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Engine Fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean fuel line. |
| 3. | Key not inserted all the way. | 3. | Insert key all the way. |
| 4. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 4. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace. |
| 6. | Engine not primed. | 6. | Prime engine five to seven times. |
| 7. | Engine flooded from excessive priming. | 7. | Wait at least ten minutes before starting. |
| 8. | Throttle may be in the off position. | 8. | Move the throttle to the fast or “rabbit” |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Engine running on choke. | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean |
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| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized Service Center. |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 2. | Contact an authorized Service Center. |
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Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Firmly connect spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Vent in gas cap plugged. | 2. | Clear vent. |
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Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. |
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| Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. |
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| If the problem persists, take snow thrower to |
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Snowthrower fails to self- | 1. | Auger control cable out of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust auger control cable as shown in |
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| 2. | Auger drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace auger drive belt. |
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Augers continue to rotate | 1. | Auger control cable out of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust auger control cable as shown in |
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Unit fails to discharge snow | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. |
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| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect the |
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| spark plug wire. Remove object from auger. |
| 3. | Auger control cable out of adjustment. | 3. | Adjust auger control cable. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Replace auger belt. |
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